Electric City City Zoning Code
18.10 Districts Established
Zoning Map
(1) The term “zoning map” as herein used shall be deemed to be that certain map, three copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk-treasurer of said city, labeled “Zoning Map of Electric City, Washington,” dated October 8, 2019, and signed by the clerk-treasurer and mayor of said city. Said zoning map, as it now exists or hereinafter amended, is hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter.
(2) Where uncertainty exists as to any of said boundaries of the use districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:
18.10.010 List of districts.
The city of Electric City is hereby divided into the following classes of districts:
(1) R-1: Residential zone – Low density.
(2) R-2: Residential zone – Medium density.
(3) R-3: Residential zone – High density.
(4) P-R: Planned resort district.
(5) C-1: Central business district.
(6) C-2: Tourist commercial zone.
(7) C-3: Light industrial zone.
(8) PU: Public use zone.
The aforesaid districts are hereby established, as the designations, locations, and boundaries thereof are set forth and indicated on the zoning map. (Ord. 554 § 1, 2019; Ord. 508 § 1, 2016; Ord. 416 § 1, 2009)
18.10.020 Zoning map.
(1) The term “zoning map” as herein used shall be deemed to be that certain map, three copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk-treasurer of said city, labeled “Zoning Map of Electric City, Washington,” dated October 8, 2019, and signed by the clerk-treasurer and mayor of said city. Said zoning map, as it now exists or hereinafter amended, is hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter.
(2) Where uncertainty exists as to any of said boundaries of the use districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:
(a) Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, alleys, railroads, or water lines, such centerlines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
(b) Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following lot lines, and are not more than 20 feet therefrom, such lot lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
(c) In unsubdivided land and where a district divides a lot, the location of such boundary, unless the same is indicated by dimensions shown on the map, shall be determined by the use of the sale shown thereof. (Ord. 554 § 1, 2019; Ord. 508 § 1, 2016; Ord. 416 § 1, 2009)
18.10.030 Zoning map amendment.
If amendments are made in the use district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be mapped, properly identified, and attached to the original official zoning map.
No defacement or changes shall be made to the original official zoning map, and it shall be kept in its original condition. It shall be the responsibility of the city clerk to record and keep safe the original official zoning map together with any amendments subsequently adopted. (Ord. 554 § 1, 2019; Ord. 508 § 1, 2016; Ord. 416 § 1, 2009)
18.10.040 Effect of establishment of districts.
Except as otherwise provided herein, no building shall hereafter be erected and no existing building shall be moved, altered, added to or enlarged, nor shall any land or building be used, designed or arranged to be used for any purpose other than is included among the uses listed in this title as permitted in the district in which such building or land is located, nor in any manner contrary to any of the requirements specified in this title. (Ord. 554 § 1, 2019; Ord. 508 § 1, 2016; Ord. 416 § 1, 2009)